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You may be looking at the name of this country and thinking, where in the world is that? Don’t feel bad, many people have never heard of the Republic of Suriname. What they have heard of is this country's former names - Nederlands Guyana, Netherlands Guiana or Dutch Guiana. 9 Apr, 2008

It was announced on April 4th that the Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) will expand to include North American venues. Therefore, the name of the tour will now be the Poker Tour of the Americas (PTA). 7 Apr, 2008

Located in South America, The Republic of Ecuador provides tourists with many attractions to guarantee a memorable vacation. Bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west, this country offers everything from beautiful beaches to spectacular mountains. 4 Apr, 2008

The Asian Poker Tour has announced its schedule for the 2008 season. The four events will take place in the Philippines, Macau, South Korea, and Singapore, beginning with the Manila stop on the tour that will run from May 27th to June 1st. 2 Apr, 2008

Technically, the week-long series of new episodes of Poker After Dark is being promoted by NBC as “Gus and the Ladies,” which is more politically correct. However, “Gus & Girls” has a better ring to it. Let better judgment be damned. 31 Mar, 2008

Gambling is very popular in Peru, enjoyed by locals as well as tourists. The casinos offer games to suit any taste, including poker. Most casinos offer poker, though many do not advertise it. A recent law was enacted that made all poker rooms smoke free, which made Peru the first country in South America to ban smoking in a casino. Smoking is however still permitted in the main casino. 29 Mar, 2008

The Eastern Republic of Uruguay is the smallest nation in South America, encompassing just 68,036 square miles. Located in the southeastern part of South America, bordered by Brazil, Argentina, and the South Atlantic Ocean, Uruguay is home to almost four million people, of which 88% are of European descent. 27 Mar, 2008

While most of the casinos in Chile offer poker, there are also home games held throughout South America. Tourists are warned against participating in these private games however, as they are usually considered illegal and therefore risky. 26 Feb, 2008

In a press conference held at the Commerce Casino on Friday, February 22, the World Poker Tour announced that professional poker player and WPT champion Antonio Esfandiari will be the face of the World Poker Tour. He will represent the company in marketing and advertising projects, on television and on the tournament circuit, and as the model of a WPT Poker-Made Millionaire. 23 Feb, 2008

Of particular interest to poker enthusiasts is that most of thee casinos offer at least one poker table. In a testament to the popularity of poker worldwide, many of the poker rooms offer Texas Hold’em and small tournaments. 18 Feb, 2008